In his weekly column, Hunstanton writer John Maiden reflects on his journey through education… Recent coverage of the Olympic Games, and the current coverage of the Paralympic Games, has made me think about the 1944 Education Act. The connection is tha…
A-level joy at Downham Market Sixth Form College in 2010
In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature, we look back to 2010 and exam results… Students and staff at Downham Sixth Form College celebrated another year of good A-level examination results with an overall 97 per cent pass rate and an 83 per cent g…
French wonderkid among five best players Man Utd missed out on signing this summer – opinion
Manchester United had a successful transfer window but several talented footballers were missed. Five key additions were made by Ineos, with almost every weak spot in the squad reinforced with Manuel Ugarte being the final addition of the window. Matth…
Wisbech driver caught by police with cannabis in his pocket
A driver stopped by police because of two flat tyres on his Volkswagen car was found to have cannabis on him. Rudolfs Simkuns, 21, of Tinkers Drove, Wisbech, pleaded guilty to possession of 1.25g of cannabis resin when he appeared before King’s Lynn ma…
A whole new blueprint for a community hub to open at Papworth Printworks
The renovated Papworth Printworks site due to open to the public later this year is the culmination of a decade-long rebuilding project masterminded by Allia which blueprints not just a new community centre for the Cambridgeshire village but for commun…
Dog owners could be fined £100 if they do not clear up after their pet
Dog owners could be fined £100 if they do not clear up after their pet or carry a poo bag under a shake-up of existing rules – but questions have been raised over the enforcement. South Holland District Council – which oversees the Suttons, Lutton and …
Outwell woman was drunk and disorderly and ‘screaming like a banshee’
A woman tearfully appeared in court and pleaded guilty to two instances of being drunk and disorderly outside her Outwell home – on one occasion she was “screaming like a banshee”. Kirsty Edgar, 41, appeared unrepresented at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on …
Chinese musicians bring traditional melodies to Cambridge Manor Care Home
Cambridge Manor Care Home hosted a unique musical concert by visiting professional musicians from China, who performed on a range of traditional Chinese instruments for residents and their relatives. The musicians were in Cambridge as part of the 2024 …
In which EU countries are people financially unable to take holidays?
Summer is holiday time for many in Europe. After a long seven months of work, August is a time to switch off and disconnect – with many flocking to picture-perfect destinations to soak up some sun. Even so, a vacation away – for many Europeans – is sti…
French wonderkid among five best players Man Utd missed out on signing this summer – opinion
Manchester United had a successful transfer window but several talented footballers were missed. Five key additions were made by Ineos, with almost every weak spot in the squad reinforced with Manuel Ugarte being the final addition of the window. Matth…